Samsung PN43E450A1F User manual

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1. Accessories and Cables
Accessories
The following accessories are included with your TV:
• Remote Control (AA59-00600A) & Batteries (AAA x 2)
• Warranty Card / Safety Guide
• Owner’s Guide
• Quick Start Guide
• Cleaning Cloth (BN63-01798B)
• Power Cord
Input Cables (Sold Separately)
You will need one or more of theses cables to connect your TV to your antenna or cable outlet and your peripheral
devices (Blu-ray players, DVD players, etc.)
• Audio
• HDMI
• HDMI-DVI
• Component
• Composite (AV)
• Coaxial (RF)
✎Make sure you have the correct cable before plugging it in. Illustrations of common plugs and jacks are below.
Cable Plugs Ports/Jacks
HDMI
USB
Optical
Do not plug a cable in upside down.
Make sure the orientation of the plug is correct before plugging it in.
BN68-04215C
BN68-04215C-01
Plasma TV
quick start guide

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2. Getting Started
Provide Ventilation for Your TV
When you install your TV, maintain a distance of at least 4 inches between the TV and other objects (walls, cabinet sides,
etc.) to ensure proper ventilation. Failing to maintain proper ventilation may result in a fire or a problem with the product
caused by an increase in its internal temperature.
✎When using a stand or wall-mount, use parts provided by Samsung Electronics only.
xUsing parts provided by another manufacturer may cause difficulties with the product or result in injury caused
by the product falling.
✎Be careful when you contact the TV because some parts can be somewhat hot.
Installation with a stand. Installation with a wall-mount.
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Installing Batteries into the Remote (Battery size: AAA)
✎NOTE
xUse the remote control within 23 feet of the TV.
xBright light may affect the performance of the remote control. Avoid use when near fluorescent lights or neon
signs.
xThe color and shape of the remote may vary depending on the model.
Match the polarity of the
batteries to the symbols in the
batter compartment

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3. Making Connections
Connect your TV to an antenna or cable connection, and then connect your peripherals. When done, connect the
power cord to the TV, and then connect the power cord to an AC wall outlet. If you are connecting your TV to a cable
or satellite box using HDMI, Component, or Composite connections, you do not need to connect the ANT IN jack to an
antenna or a cable connection.
yFor the best picture and audio quality, connect digital devices
using an HDMI cable.
yIf you connect an external device to the TV that uses an older
version of HDMI, the video and audio may not work. If this
occurs, ask the manufacturer of the device about the HDMI
version and, if it is out of date, request an upgrade.
yBe sure to purchase a certified HDMI cable. Otherwise, the
picture may not display or a connection error may occur.
yPC/DVI AUDIO IN input is not supported.
yFor an HDMI to DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI
IN 1(DVI) jack.
yFor PCs with DVI video out jacks, use an HDMI to DVI cable to
connect the DVI out on the PC to the HDMI IN 1 jack on the
TV. Use the PC's speakers for audio.
yEX-LINK: Connector for service only.
yThe PDP device may interfere with an amateur radio or
AM radio.
yWhen using two-way radio mobile and portable units
or amateur radio or AM radio near by your TV, this may
cause the TV to malfunction.
AUDIO OUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO OUT
WR
R WR B RG
R B
RG
ANT OUT
W YR
R W RY
AUDIO OUT
R-AUDIO-L
COMPONENT OUT
PRPBY
OPTICAL
HDMI OUT
HDMI OUT
DVI OUT
(5V 0.5A)
VCRBlu-ray player
Cable
or
Power Input
VHF/UHF Antenna
Audio Device
Using an Optical (Digital) Cable AV Device (2)
Using Audio/Video Cables
AV Device (3)
Using a Component Cable
(up to 1080p)
Media Play
Using a USB Drive
PC
Using an HDMI Cable or an
HDMI to DVI Cable. Use the
PC speakers for audio.
Digital Audio System
AV Device (1)
Using an HDMI Cable
(up to 1080p)
Blu-ray player / DVD /
cable box / sat box
PC

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MEDIA.P SLEEP
Use these buttons in a specific feature.
Use these buttons according to the
directions on screen.
Exit the menu.
Displays information on the TV screen.
4. The Remote Control
Learn where the function buttons are on your remote. Especially note POWER, SOURCE, VOL, CH, MENU, TOOLS,
ENTER, CH LIST, RETURN and EXIT.
Automatically shuts off the TV at a
preset time.
Displays the main on-screen menu.
Changes channels.
Cuts off the sound temporarily.
Returns to the previous channel.
Turns the remote control light on or
off. When on, the buttons become
illuminated for a moment when
pressed. (Using the remote control with
this button set to On will reduce the
battery usage time.)
Displays and selects the available video
sources.
P.SIZE: Lets you choose the picture
size.
MTS: Press to choose stereo, mono
or Separate Audio Program (SAP
broadcast).
CC: Controls the caption decoder.
Returns to the previous menu.
ENTER E and Direction buttons.
Select the on-screen menu items and
change the values seen on the menu.
Quickly select frequently used
functions.
Displays Media Play.
Displays the channel list on the
screen.
Adjusts the volume.
Press to select additional digital
channels being broadcasted by the
same station. For example, to select
channel ‘54-3’, press ‘54’, then press
‘-’ and ‘3’.
Press to access channels directly..
Turns the TV on and off.
✎This remote control has Braille points on the Power, Channel, and Volume buttons and can be used by visually
impaired persons.
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5. Configuring the Basic Settings with Plug & Play
When you turn the TV on for the first time, a sequence of prompts and screens will assist you in configuring basic
settings. Before you begin, make sure you have connected the TV to an antenna or a cable connection and that the TV
is plugged in. See "Connections" for instructions. To begin Plug and Play, press the POWER button on your remote.
✎Plug & Play is available only when the Input source is set to TV. See "Changing the Input Source".
1. Start Screen → Select a Language
Select Language of the OSD.
Language
   U Move E Enter
Plug & Play
English
Español
Français
After you press the Power button, the Start Screen appears. Press the
ENTER E button on your remote to continue.
On the Language screen, press the ENTER E button. Use the
▲/▼buttons to select a language, and then press ENTER E again.
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2. Select the Home Use Mode
Select ‘Home Use’ when installing this TV in your home.
   L Move E Enter
Plug & Play
Home Use
Store Demo
On the Home Use screen, press ENTER E to select the Home Use
mode.
✎Store Demo mode is for retail environments only.
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3. Select the Antenna Source
Select the Antenna source to memorize.
Air Start
Cable Start
Auto Start
  U Move E Enter m Skip
Plug & Play
✎If you have connected a cable or
satellite box to an HDMI, Component,
Composite, or Antenna input, and you
will use the box to select channels, press
the Menu ( m ) button on your remote to
skip this step.
On the Antenna Source screen, select the source of your TV signal.
Air
If your TV is connected to an antenna Choose Air, and then press
ENTER E . The TV will automatically start memorizing channels. When it
is done, go to "Set the Clock Mode".
Cable
If your TV is connected to a cable outlet, choose Cable, and then press
ENTER. Go to "Select the Cable Type".
Auto
If you choose Auto, and then press ENTER E , the TV will automatically
select the correct Antenna source. Go to "Select the Cable Type"
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4. Select the Cable Type
Select the cable system.
Analog STD HRC IRC
Digital STD HRC IRC
  U Move E Enter R Return
Auto Program
START
On the Cable Type screen, use the ◄/►/▲/▼ buttons to select the type
of digital and analog cable systems you have: STD, HRC, or IRC. Most
systems are STD (Standard). When done, select Start, and then press
ENTER E . The TV will start memorizing channels.
✎Channel memorization can take up to 45 minutes, depending on
your cable system.
✎Memorized channels are added to the Added Channel list. These are
the channels you will see when you use the Channel buttons on your
remote.
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5. Set the Clock Mode
Set the Clock Mode.
Clock Mode : Auto
Plug & Play
   E Enter m Skip
Press ENTER E and select Auto or Manual, and then press ENTER E
again.
If you selected Auto:
The TV will automatically download the correct time from a digital channel.
The DST (Daylight Savings Time) screen will appear. Press ENTER E .
Select On if you want to turn the DST adjustment on and off manually.
Select Off to turn off the DST adjustment. Select Auto if you want the TV
to adjust to DST automatically. Press ENTER E when done.
The Time Zone screen will appear. Use the▲/▼ button to select your
Time Zone, and then press ENTER E .
If you selected Manual:
The Clock Set screen appears. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to change the
values in each field or use the number buttons to enter the values directly.
Use the ◄/►/ buttons to move from field to field. When done with all the
fields, press ENTER E .
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6. View the HD Connection Guide
See the best way to connect a cable or satellite box for the highest quality HD pictures. Press the ENTER E button to
close the guide.
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7. Enjoy your TV.
Press the ENTER E button.
✎To set or unset Store Demo mode outside of Plug & Play, press and release the Controller when the power is
on. The Function menu screen appears. Push the Controller to the left (to MENU ( m )) and hold for more than 5
seconds. The Store Demo mode is set. To cancel Store Demo, bring up the Function menu using the Controller,
push the Controller to the right (to Source( )) and hold for more than 5 seconds.
6. Changing the Input Source
Source List
When you are watching TV and you want to watch a movie on your DVD player or Blu-ray player or switch to your cable
box or STB satellite receiver, you need to change the Source.
1. Press the SOURCE button on your remote.
2. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an external input source.
■■ TV / AV / Component / HDMI1/DVI / HDMI2
✎You can only choose external devices that are connected to the TV. In the Source List, connected inputs are
highlighted.
How to Use Edit Name
Edit Name lets you associate a device name to an input source. To access Edit Name, press the TOOLS button when
the Source List is displayed The following selections appear under Edit Name:
■■ VCR / DVD / Cable STB / Satellite STB / PVR STB / AV Receiver / Game / Camcorder / PC / DVI PC / DVI / TV /
IPTV / Blu-ray / HD DVD / DMA: Select the name of the device connected to specific input jacks to make your input
source selection easier.
✎If you connect a PC to the HDMI IN 1 (DVI) port with an HDMI cable, assign PC to HDMI 1 in Edit Name.
✎If you connect a PC to the HDMI IN 1 (DVI) port with an HDMI to DVI cable, assign DVI PC to HDMI 1 in Edit
Name.
✎If you connect an AV device to the HDMI IN 1 (DVI) port with an HDMI to DVI cable, assign DVI to HDMI 1 in Edit
Name.

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7. Accessing and Using the Main Menu
Your TV's Main menu contains functions that let you control many of the TV's features. For example, in the Main menu
you can change the size and configuration of the picture, its brightness, its contrast and so on. There are also functions
that let you control the TV's sound, channel configuration, energy use, and a host of other features. To access the main,
on-screen menu, press the MENU ( m ) button on your remote.
To use the Main menu, press the ▲/▼ buttons to move between the main option categories: Picture, Sound, Channel,
etc. Each time you press a ▲/▼ button, the main category name on the left side of the menu changes.
To select a menu option in one of the categories, press the ► button or the ENTER E button. Press it again or press
ENTER E to see the values or choices associated with that option. Usually, you would then press ENTER E to select
a value or choice. Press the RETURN button or the ◄ button to return to a previous screen or selection.
8. Using the TV's Controller (Panel Key)
The TV's Controller, a small joy stick like button on the bottom left side of the TV, lets you control the TV without the
remote control.
Power on Turn the TV on by pressing the Controller when the TV is in standby mode.
Adjusting the
volume Adjust the volume by moving the Controller from side to side when the power is on.
Selecting a
channel Select a channel by moving the Controller backwards and forwards when the power is on.
Using the
Function menu
To view and use the Function menu, press and release the Controller when the power is on. To
close the Function menu, press and release the Controller again.
Selecting
Media Play
With the Function menu visible, select MEDIA.P by moving the Controller backwards. The
Media Play main screen appears. Select a media source by moving the Controller back
and forth, and then pressing the Controller.
Selecting the
MENU ( m )
With the Function menu visible, select the MENU ( m ) by moving the Controller to the left. The
OSD (On Screen Display) Menu appears. Select an option by moving the Controller to the right.
Move the Controller to the right or left, or backwards and forwards to make additional selections.
To change a parameter, select it, and then press the Controller.
Selecting a
Source ( )
With the Function menu visible, open the Source List ( ) by pushing the Controller to the
right. The Source List screen appears. To select a source. move the Controller back and forth.
When the source you want is highlighted, press the Controller.
Function menu
TV Controller
Remote control sensor
MEDIA.P
m R s
P
Return
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Power Off ( P )With the Function menu visible, select Power Off (
P ) by pulling the Controller forwards, and
then press the Controller.
✎To close the Menu, Media Play List, or Source List, press the Controller for more than 1 second.
✎When selecting the function by moving the controller to the up/down/left/right directions, be sure not to press the
controller. If you press it first, you cannot operate it to move the up/down/left/right directions.
9. Important Safety Information
Caution: Pulling, pushing, or climbing onto the TV may cause the TV to fall. In particular, ensure that your
children do not hang over or destabilize the TV. Doing so may cause the TV to tip over, resulting in serious
injuries or death. Follow all safety precautions provided on the included Safety Flyer.
10. Questions? Comments?
Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE
If you have any questions or comments about your Samsung TV, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center.
Country CANADA U.S.A
Address
Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.,
Customer Service
55 Standish Court Mississauga
Ontario L5R 4B2 Canada
Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
85 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-2112
Customer Care
Center 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
Web Site www.samsung.com
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